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Art Director
Ogilvy & Mather
Washington, DC, United States
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Job Description
Ogilvy Washington is looking for a talented Art Director with an exceptional background in conceptual, digital, and content work to join our award-winning creative team. This is a unique opportunity to become part of a group passionate about great work, telling compelling stories and creating extraordinary experiences. In all things creative, we believe in pushing boundaries and clarity of execution. Our work spans brand identity, mobile web and apps, live action and animated films, infographics, advertising campaigns, and more. Our diverse client base includes Fortune 500 brands, leading NGOs, government agencies and professional associations.
You have a refined design eye, a conceptual mind, and always strive towards excellence in your craft. You can demonstrate your passion to solve complex communication challenges in a fast-paced environment through strategy, concept and a deep understanding of how to exceed audiences’ expectations and engage them on behalf of our clients. If you have a portfolio showcasing big idea thinking and crafting intuitive + innovative digital experiences, we want to talk to you.
Requirements:
• Excellent portfolio showcasing several recent, live projects and omni channel campaigns.
• BFA/BA in Advertising, Graphic, Digital Media Design or related field (or significant equivalent experience).
• Minimum 5 years of experience delivering digital projects. Experience in brand identity design, social content and video production will also be highly valued.
• Strategic mindset.
• Deep understanding of design principles.
• Deep knowledge of Information Architecture (IA) and User Experience (UX) methods for responsive web and mobile app design.
• The ability to define and document great user-centered digital experiences.
• The ability to clearly and confidently present your work in front of both internal and external audiences.
• Ability to keep up with current trends in digital design, development and communication technologies.
• Experience with agile process.
• Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite—in particular Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
• Knowledge of Sketch, Adobe Muse, Adobe Edge or other new design and prototyping software tools is a plus.
• HTML, CSS and/or JavaScript skills are a plus.
• Experience supervising junior or production designers is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, and a positive attitude and a collaborative personality.
How to Apply:
Please include a cover letter, a current resume, and 3-5 (links preferred, attachments accepted) samples of your work with brief descriptions of your role in each project. While we welcome applications from out of state candidates, we are unable to provide reimbursement for relocation or travel expenses for this position. Out-of-state applicants who wish to be considered for this position should attach a cover letter to your online application indicating your relocation plans, including timing. No phone calls or emails please. Only those candidates selected to interview will be contacted.
About us
Ogilvy is a global, multi-disciplinary communications agency and is one of the top ten marketing communications firms worldwide. We employ over 2,200 people in 85 offices around the world. The strength of our reputation lies in the collective skills and talents of these individuals. Our tradition of providing training and career development for our talent began with our founder and continues today over 60 years later.
Ogilvy Washington is the largest WPP office in the DC area, and has been a market leader here for over 35 years. Our communications professionals specialize in advocacy, association communications, behavior change, branding, content, corporate communications, energy, food, healthcare, international relations, issues and crisis management, public policy, reputation management, social/digital, trade, technology and telecommunications.
Ogilvy Washington is a unit of Ogilvy & Mather, a WPP company (NASDAQ: WPPGY). For more information, visit our website at www.ogilvypr.com or follow us on Twitter @ogilvypr.
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